Washington · Revised Code of Washington — Title 46, Motor Vehicles
RCW Title 46 § 46.61.020: Refusal to give information to or cooperate with officer—Penalty
What this law says, in plain English
It is unlawful for a vehicle operator to refuse providing name, address, or vehicle owner information to police; refuse to stop when signaled; refuse to produce license, registration, or insurance documentation; or refuse vehicle inspection. Violations are misdemeanors.
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